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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.92, 481.41 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.92, 481.41 and 104.54 is: 156.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.92 : 481.41 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.92/481.41 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.92x = 481.41 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.92x = 50,324.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,324.19/320.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.81

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